Ohhh yes—Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a total flavor bomb 😍 Crispy shrimp, creamy-sweet heat sauce, crunchy slaw… let’s do it.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust heat)
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
Tacos
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, green onions, extra cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp
- Place shrimp in buttermilk with a pinch of salt.
- Let soak 10–15 minutes.
- Make Sauce
- Whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey.
- Set aside.
- Prep Coating
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fry Shrimp
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture.
- Fry in batches 2–3 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Toss Shrimp
- Gently toss hot shrimp with half of the bang bang sauce.
- Make Slaw
- Toss cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Assemble Tacos
- Warm tortillas.
- Add slaw, bang bang shrimp, drizzle extra sauce.
- Finish with avocado, green onions, or cilantro.
Tips & Variations
- 🔥 Extra crispy: Use all cornstarch instead of flour
- 🍤 Healthier: Air-fry shrimp at 400°F for 8–10 minutes
- 🌮 Low-carb: Serve in lettuce wraps
- 🧀 Add crumbled cotija or queso fresco for a salty pop
If you want, I can also give you:
- Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls
- Bang Bang Chicken Tacos
- Air fryer version only
Just tell me 😄
